1st Shift Maintenance Technician

Alleguard; Mishawaka (IN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Basic Life and AD&D Insurance

Retirement Program (401k)

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Vacation and Holiday Pay

Job summary

Alleguard in Mishawaka, IN is seeking a 1st Shift Maintenance Technician to keep machines and facilities in optimal condition. The role blends multiple trades, from mechanical to electrical, with hands-on repair and preventive maintenance.

You will diagnose issues, assemble or replace parts, and ensure compliance with environmental and safety policies. This position offers a $28-$30 hourly wage, Monday–Friday, 6:00am–2:30pm, with experience-based pay.

Qualifications

• Maintenance technician with knowledge of building systems and safety practices.
• Strong planning and leadership abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High school diploma; vocational training a plus; professional certifications preferred.
• Computer literacy and IT training a plus.

Responsibilities

• Use hand and power tools, and testing devices to maintain machines and building systems.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance to keep equipment and facilities in good condition.
• Repair or replace defective parts using tools and reassemble equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical problems using blueprints and manuals.
• Order parts and materials from suppliers as needed.
• Install or repair wiring, piping and equipment components.
• Comply with environmental and safety requirements.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Health & safety

Planning

Leadership

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Vocational training

CMRP or HVAC certification

Job description

Come join a leader in Protective Foam Solutions! At Alleguard, we’re built from the ground up to expand and shape our customer’s businesses. We understand the diversity of challenges that customers are facing across different industries, from confidence in their supply chain to needing the latest innovations at their fingertips. These challenges are also opportunities, and whether our customers are in construction, protective packaging, cold-chain or other industries, we are relentless in seeing around corners, and going the extra mile to help their business succeed.

Position: 1st Shift Maintenance Technician

Job Summary

Performs works involving the skills of two or more maintenance or craft occupations to keep machines, mechanical equipment, or the structure of the facility in repair. Duties may involve pipe fitting; boiler making; insulating; welding; machining; carpentry; repairing electrical or mechanical equipment; installing, aligning, and balancing new equipment; and repairing buildings, floors, or stairs.

Pay:$28 - $30 USD/hr (Based on Experience)

Responsibilities

• Use tools ranging from common hand and power tools, such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches, to precision measuring instruments and electrical and electronic testing devices.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently, or the physical condition of the buildings does not deteriorate.
• Repair or replace defective equipment parts, using hand tools and power tools, and reassemble equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, and parts catalogs as necessary.
• Order parts, supplies, and equipment from catalogs and suppliers, or obtain them from storerooms.
• Assemble, install or repair wiring, electrical and electronic components, pipe systems and plumbing, machinery and equipment.
• Compliance with legal environmental and safety requirements of the area.
• Know the environmental aspects of the area and its control.
• Know the environmental impacts associated with their activities.
• Follow all Environmental and Safety policies.
• Comply with procedures, regulations, and instructions of environmental and safety programs.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge of all building systems (electrical, heating etc.)
• Knowledge of health & safety practices and regulations
• Excellent planning and leadership abilities
• Computer savvy, Information Technology training a plus
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High school diploma: Degree from a vocational school will be a plus
• Professional Certifications (e. CMRP or HVAC certified) are preferred

Physical Demands

• Position may require periods of intense physical exertion in conditions of low to high temperatures and humidity.
• Position requires the ability to stand, bend, and stretch over extended periods of time during a normal work shift.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Schedule

• Monday through Friday
• 6:00am - 2:30pm
• Flexibility is a must – hours subject to change based on production schedule

We believe in taking care of the people who take care of our customers.

Our benefits package offers eligible team members access to:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Retirement Program (401k)
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Vacation and Holiday Pay

Alleguard Company Values

• Safety - We care for our employees by creating and maintaining an environment with consistent actions, trusted processes, and courageous conversations.
• Trust - We build confidence with our employees and customers through dependability, respect, clear communication, and service.
• Integrity - We are consistent in always striving to do the right thing by accepting responsibility for our decisions and actions.
• Collaboration - Our diversity is the catalyst that drives our teamwork, creative problem-solving, and partnership.
• Growth - We invest, develop, and empower our people to build our company so our customers will experience outstanding success, in turn contributing to our own.
• Accountability - We achieve our success by holding ourselves and each other to high standards of behavior, commitment, and personal responsibility.

We’re a dynamic, high-growth business, invested in helping you grow with Alleguard.

Many of our colleagues have been with us for decades. That’s because we believe in collaborating as a team to serve and support each other as well as we serve and support our customers.

Alleguard’s employee-centric culture is designed to help you maximize your talents, learn new skills, and gain valuable experience on the way to achieving your professional goals.

*Hiring process typically takes about 1 week to complete*

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